The nurse is preparing to administer methocarbamol (Robaxin) to a patient who is experiencing acute muscle spasms. The nurse notes discoloration of the patients urine. What will the nurse do?

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Methocarbamol can cause urine to turn black, brown, or green. This is a known and harmless side effect of the medication, not indicative of blood loss or liver damage, so the nurse should continue administering the medication as prescribed.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Methocarbamol (Robaxin) to a Patient